In April, British Columbia (BC) conducted a selection round under its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) category.

Candidates were chosen based on their potential to establish a new business or take over an existing one in BC.

Selection Results

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued invitations through the Base stream of its Entrepreneur Immigration Program.

The minimum score and number of invitations issued were as follows:

Stream	Minimum score	Number of invitations
Base	115	14

This selection round marked the largest standalone EI round in the province this year.

The minimum score of 115 points saw a slight decrease from the previous draw, indicating reduced competition for business candidates.

BC PNP has conducted six entrepreneur draws in 2026, with 41 invitations issued through the EI category.

BC’s Immigration Strategy for 2026

British Columbia revealed its 2026 PNP allocation in December 2025, with a confirmed allocation of 5,254 nomination spaces, emphasizing selectivity and economic impact.

The province remains focused on candidates who contribute significantly to the local economy, with a total of 889 invitations issued through various streams.